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MF05 YXC

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,014 mi
Last recorded145,014 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 YXC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 145,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sill covers and undertray fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2019 145,014 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

sill covers and undertray fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2018 136,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper on boot floor (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 124,328 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Outer cv joint leaking grease

Wipers poor

Fail 11 Aug 2017 124,328 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Outer cv joint leaking grease

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wipers poor

Pass 5 Aug 2016 107,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 107,427 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 87,858 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2015 87,858 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

additional offside front side light inoperative

Pass 27 Feb 2014 83,997 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 77,251 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 77,251 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 72,698 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 54,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 42,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front wheel buckled

Pass 29 Sep 2008 36,998 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 36,971 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 523?

Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
5,849
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
20,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,085
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,427
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,143
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,285
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MF05 YXC is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 84,459 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 523 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 17,201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF05 YXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 523 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 523 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF05 YXC registered?

MF05 YXC is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is MF05 YXC safe to buy?

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